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December 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) increased to 206.0, up 0.3% from November and 0.6% year over year through the first half of December....
November 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) increased to 205.4 in November, a 1.3% month-over-month rise. Non-adjusted prices fell 0.3% MoM and are flat YoY, indicating depreciation eased versus typical seasonality. (Source: live Manheim MUVVI page.)
October 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
October 2025 Manheim Index: Wholesale Prices Fall 2.0%...
September 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
Wholesale used-vehicle prices slipped slightly in September....
August 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
Wholesale used-vehicle prices were unchanged in August...
July 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
July 2025 brought a shift in momentum for wholesale vehicle prices—offering dealers a strategic breather after months of volatility. With the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index posting a slight month-over-month dip but holding strong year-over-year,
June 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
In June 2025, wholesale used-vehicle prices rose 6.3% year-over-year, driven by tariff-related volatility, rebounding EV values, and strong luxury segment demand....
How to Start a Car Dealership
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Avoiding Auction Obstacles (Updated)
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May 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in May compared to April. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 205.2, representing a 4% increase…...
Improve Dealer Used Car Profit Margins with these Strategies (2025)
Looking for ways to weather used car sales market volatility? Explore these solid profit strategies....
April 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
April 2025 wholesale used-vehicle prices surged, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index reaching its highest level since October 2023. Discover key trends and insights for dealers....
Mastering Market Days Supply (MDS) for Automotive Dealers (Updated)
The latest automotive industry buzzword, Market Days Supply (MDS), is a calculation derived by dividing your currently available supply of inventory by your average daily retail sales rate over the past 45 days....
How New Auto Tariffs Will Impact the Used Car Market in 2025
Check today's headlines to find the latest automotive tariffs. ...
Q1 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
Discover what the April 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index means for wholesale dealers. Get key pricing insights and strategies to protect your margins....
CARFAX® vs AutoCheck® Comparison (2025)
The history of a vehicle plays a major role in its adjusted market value....
March 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
March 2025 Market Snapshot: What Wholesale Dealers Need to Know from the Manheim Index...
Improve Your Dealership's SEO (Updated)
Take advantage of current technology, and get your dealership search ranked higher....
Can The Pareto Principle Improve your dealership? (Updated)
Sometimes, it can seem overwhelming when you are trying to micromanage every single small detail along the way....
